Exterior painting built to survive Texas sun
The Texas sun is brutal on paint. Fading, chalking, and peeling show up fast on a job that skipped the prep. Benchmark Roofing and Construction does the prep right, primes what needs it, and uses finishes rated for our heat and UV, for homeowners across Garland, Dallas, and the wider DFW metroplex.
The prep is the whole job
Anyone can roll paint onto a wall. What separates a job that lasts from one that peels in two summers is everything that happens before the first finish coat. Here's the prep we do on every exterior:
- Pressure washing. We strip off dirt, mildew, and chalking so the new paint bonds to a clean surface instead of sitting on top of grime.
- Scrape and sand. Loose and failing paint comes off, and we feather the edges so the new coat lays down smooth.
- Wood repair. Rotted or damaged trim, fascia, and siding get repaired or replaced. Painting over bad wood just hides the problem.
- Caulk and seal. We seal gaps and cracks around trim, windows, and joints to keep water out and give the paint a clean line.
- Priming. Bare wood, patched spots, and stained areas get primed so the topcoat goes on even and sticks.
Finishes built for our climate
North Texas heat, UV, and big temperature swings are hard on a paint finish. We use professional-grade exterior coatings rated to resist fading, cracking, and chalking in exactly these conditions, not whatever's cheapest on the shelf. We'll walk you through colors and sheens, help you land on a scheme that fits the house and the neighborhood, and match what's already there if that's what you want.
With proper prep and a quality finish, a good exterior paint job here typically holds for 7 to 10 years, and longer on surfaces that don't take the full afternoon sun.
What we paint
A complete exterior job is more than the body of the house. We handle:
- Siding and stucco
- Trim, fascia, and soffits
- Shutters and accents
- Garage doors and front doors
- Eaves and exterior wood
The trim and accents are often what make the biggest visual difference, so we treat them as part of the job, not an afterthought.
Often paired with roofing and exterior work
Because we're a full exterior contractor, painting frequently rounds out a bigger project. When we replace a roof, install gutters, or repair fascia, fresh paint afterward ties the whole look together. Because it's all under one roof, we coordinate the sequence so the paint goes on after the messy work is done. One contractor, one schedule, one point of contact.
Our process
- Free walk-through and quote. We look at the condition of your exterior, talk through colors, and give you a clear written quote.
- Prep. Wash, scrape, sand, repair, caulk, and prime. This is the part that makes it last.
- Paint. Body, trim, and accents applied with quality coatings rated for Texas.
- Walk-through. We review the finished work with you and clean up before we leave.
Pricing and warranty
Exterior painting pricing depends on the size of the home, how much prep and wood repair it needs, the number of colors, and surface type. You'll get an itemized written quote up front, no guessing. As a BBB A+ rated contractor with 20+ years of experience, our workmanship is backed by our 5-year labor warranty.
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Explore more of what we do
Roof Replacement
Painting after a new roof? We coordinate the sequence so fresh paint goes on once the roofing work is done. One contractor, one schedule.
Learn more →Gutter Installation
New fascia and gutters are the perfect moment to repaint, with seamless, color-matched gutters that protect the exterior you just refreshed.
Learn more →Service Areas
See every Garland and Dallas-area community we serve across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
View areas →Time to refresh your home's exterior?
Get a free walk-through and a written, itemized quote. We'll do the prep right and use finishes built to survive the Texas sun.